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What’s that badge the MPs are wearing?

At the 9.5 hour-long marathon debate on the White Paper on Singapore Women’s Development on Apr 5, you may have noticed a slight accessory on the majority of the MPs who spoke that day. Did you see it? Here’s a closer look.

7 April 2022

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S’pore women’s development may have reached high base but PAP govt wants to further strengthen it: Josephine Teo

Singapore women’s development has reached a very high base and while some may have felt no urgency to improve things, the PAP Government wants to further strengthen the position of women in our society, said Communications and Information Minis ...

5 April 2022

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How S’pore gets electricity & how the govt hedges against disruptions, as explained by Tan See Leng

At the Parliament sitting on Apr 4, 2022, Second Minister for Trade and Industry Tan See Leng explained to the House how Singapore gets its electricity and the various measures to hedge against supplies disruptions. Of Piped Natural Gas and Liquefied ...

5 April 2022

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External factors that caused current inflation, explained by Lawrence Wong

The rise in prices Singaporeans have been experiencing over the last few months is a worldwide phenomenon, said Finance Minister Lawrence Wong. He was giving a ministerial statement in Parliament on Apr 4, 2022, addressing the situation in Singapore ...

4 April 2022

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Not sure where to remove masks? Watch this TikTok video by Ong Ye Kung

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung is on TikTok and in his first-ever TikTok video published on Mar 29, 2022, he gave an overview of the easing of the Safe Management Measures (SMMs) and showed viewers where to put on a mask and

30 March 2022

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Ukraine War has implications for Asia-Pacific: PM Lee

The ongoing war in Ukraine has implications for the Asia-Pacific region, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in his speech at the Joint Press Conference with United States President Joe Biden on Mar 29, 2022. “There are potential flash points a ...

30 March 2022

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Leaders of men & nations forged in the crucible of fire: David Ben-Gurion

Last month as the House deliberated on the Committee of Privileges’ recommendations, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong delivered a speech centred on democracy and the integrity of the Parliament. His speech bore a passage that may have ...

29 March 2022

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White Paper on Women’s Development advances the work the PAP govt started decades ago: Masagos

The White Paper on Singapore Women’s Development is the latest milestone and advances the work the PAP government started decades ago, said Social and Family Development Minister Masagos Zulkifli in a Facebook post yesterday (Mar 28, 2022). The ...

29 March 2022

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Feeling uncertain about things? Here’s a message of care & commitment from Lawrence Wong

While it’s all round good news for businesses and majority of the people living in Singapore, a handful might be feeling uncertain about the easing of restrictions. It’s understandable. In fact, people are encouraged to remain vigilant be ...

26 March 2022

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Why teaching with masks on is challenging for both teachers & students, explained by Chan Chun Sing

Following the announcement that selected teachers and students will have the option to remove their masks during language and literacy lessons from Mar 29, 2022, Education Minister Chan Chun Sing further explained the move with a Facebook post. He wr ...

26 March 2022

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PM Lee thanks healthcare workers, says govt mindful not to stress healthcare workers and system to breaking point

Even though safe measure management measures (SMMs) will be eased with effect Mar 29, 2022, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said that the government is mindful not to stress our healthcare workers and system to breaking point. “We must not place ...

24 March 2022

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S’poreans’ trust in Govt key in fight against Covid-19: PM Lee

In his live broadcast on Mar 24, 2022, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong highlighted that trust in the government played an important part in the nation’s fight against Covid-19. The daily new cases over the last two weeks have been coming down

24 March 2022

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PSA: PM Lee to address S’pore on Mar 24, 2022, 11am on Covid-19 situation

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will address Singapore tomorrow (Mar 24) at 11am on the Covid-19 situation in a live broadcast. In his Facebook post on Mar 23, announcing the broadcast, he added that he will speak on the situation and the

23 March 2022

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Migrant worker helps retrieve S’pore woman’s AirPods stuck in drain; she gifts him red packet soon after

Here’s some positivity to kick off the day. One Ms Elaine Liu posted on TikTok on Mar 15 chronicling the experience of how her Airpods dropped into the drain during a downpour. Ms Liu said that she was cycling and had brushed

17 March 2022

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Buangkok sword incident is latest addition in long line of stories exemplifying one united S’pore

Fadhil Yusop, the man who was caught swinging a sword at pedestrians and several cars, was charged on Mar 16 with a charge of voluntarily causing hurt with a samurai sword on Monday (Mar 14) at Buangkok Square mall. The 37-year-old, who

16 March 2022

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ST calls Budget 2022’s plans as building blocks for a fairer, greener & more inclusive S’pore

In a comprehensive report on this year’s Budget published on Mar 12, The Straits Times wrote that “the debates on each ministry’s spending plans could perhaps be described as the building blocks for what this Singapore could look li ...

15 March 2022

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The need for a Healthier SG is urgent. This dozy writer agrees.

Here’s the truth: This writer finds it hard to concentrate while watching Parliament sittings, especially those sessions after lunch. Because food coma – the direct result of a carb-laden meal that gives a momentarily spike before your head com ...

10 March 2022

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Plans to speed up net zero emissions is Party’s commitment on behalf of future generations of S’poreans

In an ambitious and decisive move, Singapore is targeting to achieve net zero emissions by or around mid-century, in line with the Glasgow Climate Pact, said Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean on Mar 8 during the Committee of Supply Debate. It is

10 March 2022

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Ong Ye Kung jokes he will still say yes to Jumbo treat despite being told to cut down on seafood

In a rare light-hearted moment, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung joked that he will still say yes to a Jumbo Seafood treat despite being told to cut down on seafood due to high cholesterol. He was speaking at the Ministry of Health

9 March 2022

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MOE for schools must become MOE for life: Chan Chun Sing

Ministry of Education (MOE) must take a life course approach to education, said Education Minister Chan Chun Sing in his Committee of Supply speech on Mar 7. “‘MOE for schools’, must become ‘MOE for life’,” he reit ...

7 March 2022

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CDC vouchers launched; PAP Govt will continue to strengthen S’pore’s social support system

What’s that badge the MPs are wearing?

S’pore women’s development may have reached high base but PAP govt wants to further strengthen it: Josephine Teo

How S’pore gets electricity & how the govt hedges against disruptions, as explained by Tan See Leng

External factors that caused current inflation, explained by Lawrence Wong

Not sure where to remove masks? Watch this TikTok video by Ong Ye Kung

Ukraine War has implications for Asia-Pacific: PM Lee

Leaders of men & nations forged in the crucible of fire: David Ben-Gurion

White Paper on Women’s Development advances the work the PAP govt started decades ago: Masagos

Feeling uncertain about things? Here’s a message of care & commitment from Lawrence Wong

Why teaching with masks on is challenging for both teachers & students, explained by Chan Chun Sing

PM Lee thanks healthcare workers, says govt mindful not to stress healthcare workers and system to breaking point

S’poreans’ trust in Govt key in fight against Covid-19: PM Lee

PSA: PM Lee to address S’pore on Mar 24, 2022, 11am on Covid-19 situation

Migrant worker helps retrieve S’pore woman’s AirPods stuck in drain; she gifts him red packet soon after

Buangkok sword incident is latest addition in long line of stories exemplifying one united S’pore

ST calls Budget 2022’s plans as building blocks for a fairer, greener & more inclusive S’pore

The need for a Healthier SG is urgent. This dozy writer agrees.

Plans to speed up net zero emissions is Party’s commitment on behalf of future generations of S’poreans

Ong Ye Kung jokes he will still say yes to Jumbo treat despite being told to cut down on seafood

MOE for schools must become MOE for life: Chan Chun Sing

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